Money talks, right? Maybe it’s not as chatty as a tween girl, especially my daughters, but it’s a very powerful and valuable tool. These are really important concepts to teach your kids early on. One of the best ways to do so is by coming up with an earned allowance for your kids. Giving them…
Recent studies have revealed a considerable body of evidence supporting the idea that a constant workflow detracts from productivity. As a result, taking breaks more often may actually increase a worker’s output. Basically, break up your day and get more done. Expending and Regaining Energy Tony Schwartz is the founder of the Energy Project….
There are several factors at play when it comes to sleep deprivation. Whether it’s the constant upkeep of your young children, the looming piles of work that you have to take care of yesterday, a sedentary lifestyle, or not getting out and exercising enough, these factors can all throw off your circadian rhythm; which is…
Keeping a pulse on student learning progress can be challenging, especially when busy family schedules leave everyone in the house in constant motion. It’s important for parents to know when learning is going well, and even more so when things may be a struggle. Not sure how to tell if your child is struggling or…
Building trust is a key element in every aspect of life. Giving, gaining, and having trust are essential in any relationship, especially within business. As you start a new relationship with anyone, trust is something that needs to be built. Trust is crucially important for startups in order to be successful. This includes trust from…
Raising productive children in the “modern day world” has posed obvious challenges for parents. Where everything is automated, a click away, or explained in an online search; how do we as parents go about teaching values to children that will shape character and foster positive habits that their children will rely on as adults? Believe…
Human beings are fundamentally risk-averse to ensure the survival of the species. This is best summed up as “better be safe than sorry.” However, entrepreneurs are known as risk-takers, and millennials are the least entrepreneurial generation in recent history. How can you push yourself to risk more for the potential of a greater reward? You…
Instagram and Facebook are both great social media marketing tools that help entrepreneurs looking to spread the word about their products and services. Both platforms offer the user different features and abilities that will reach different audiences and will help you convey your message in different ways. But which audience uses which platform? Should I…
Failure is a natural part of entrepreneurship. Every entrepreneur fails at some point or another. In fact, the majority of start-up firms eventually fail, no matter how good their foundation is. While start-up founders are often perceived as young and brash, most successful founders are in their late 30s or 40s. This is why entrepreneurs…
My favorite entrepreneurial quote was coined by Milton Berle: “If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door.” The only wooden thing I’ve built is a chicken coop that’s surprisingly still standing… The level of grit Milton’s speaks to is common among those outside normal employment. The cold truth is that harder paths, requiring sacrifice and focus,…
Life is so darn busy for all of us, and the pressure is on from morning to night to cross everything off that list of to-dos. It can be challenging to balance the needs of a growing family. On top of that you’re running a business or working full time! As a busy parent, and…
Blockchain is a hot technology that’s taking up a lot of pixel space, but how can it actually help your business? Blockchain technology is a distributed ledger of digital transactions that creates a decentralized database that is verified and updated constantly (about every 10 minutes) for all computers in the network. Imagine a shared document…